tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post6363927195813401660..comments2015-08-02T13:59:15.750-04:00Comments on Marian's Roots and Rambles: What Professional Genealogists Can Learn from MeganMarian Pierre-Louishttps://plus.google.com/112601114740775994550noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-61342094944129950372012-03-20T17:19:16.341-04:002012-03-20T17:19:16.341-04:00So true. I have known and worked with Megan since...So true. I have known and worked with Megan since 1999 when we first worked on a story for one of her first books. A super person!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-55249172582392293262012-03-01T21:33:42.163-05:002012-03-01T21:33:42.163-05:00Wow - you described everything I admire about Mega...Wow - you described everything I admire about Megan and her work so well! She is also kind and generous, always motivating, and just a great person to work with and call friend.Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15227709987244345501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-37803962099922289652012-02-28T23:47:48.061-05:002012-02-28T23:47:48.061-05:00Back in 2007, I coined the phrase &quot;doing a fu...Back in 2007, I coined the phrase &quot;doing a full Megan&quot; and of course she has outdone herself since :) Another rising star in this year of the story is Mary Penner. <br /><br />Mary is doing an APG webcast this Saturday March 2. A terrific previous presentation is &quot;The Bachelor: Reconstructing a Solitary Life Using Obscure &amp; Far-Flung Records&quot; <br />https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FGS_2009/The_Bachelor__Reconstructing_a_Solitary_Life_Using/Player.htmlAncestralManorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01955861722299073150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-44131877308829780682012-02-28T12:53:15.940-05:002012-02-28T12:53:15.940-05:00Hi Marian, thanks for the post and the reminder th...Hi Marian, thanks for the post and the reminder that we should be self-Motivating. It&#39;s always nice to see and hear about successful people&#39;s experiences, especially when they are in our own backyards. I look forward to reading about her experiences in her book.Ginger Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17453442334718861407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-17071145921442982192012-02-27T19:11:31.716-05:002012-02-27T19:11:31.716-05:00Thanks, gave me a new perspective.Thanks, gave me a new perspective.Hummerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00727917499152200255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-13951211276122313382012-02-27T18:31:12.904-05:002012-02-27T18:31:12.904-05:00Thanks Marian for sharing your insights into what ...Thanks Marian for sharing your insights into what makes Megan so successful. Well done!Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480644845944396292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-89138356966658295392012-02-27T07:41:23.827-05:002012-02-27T07:41:23.827-05:00Living in NJ I have been fortunate to attend a few...Living in NJ I have been fortunate to attend a few lectures conducted by Megan. All you state is true. The last talk was last spring and the subject was using DNA for genealogy. She is a great speaker, very entertaining as well as extremely knowledgeable. However what really got me was her ability to get people to give up their DNA, I kept thinking if I could only hire Megan to convince my family members to help! She doesn&#39;t seem to let anything get in her way, and clearly thinks out of the box. Hoping to catch her at a book signing.Elizabeth Pellicanehttp://once-removed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-28184386954991765852012-02-26T13:46:09.075-05:002012-02-26T13:46:09.075-05:00I&#39;m late to the game, but I do want to add tha...I&#39;m late to the game, but I do want to add that yours was a great blog post. To add a couple of points: <br /><br />I *have* called the media with a few different gen-related story ideas. Every single reporter called me back and was interested and friendly. Folks, don&#39;t be shy about calling! Many reporters realize genealogy is &quot;hot&quot; and they will be grateful for the story idea.<br /><br />There&#39;s been a lot of talk about whether gens should toot their own horns - or not. I&#39;ve never directly gotten any business from being mentioned in articles.<br /><br />I did, however, get some very nice clips for my web site (which may lead to later business), AND I helped educate folks about gen-related stories in their own hometowns.<br /><br />Not to mention the personal satisfaction from tackling a local mystery AND meeting cool people. It&#39;s a win-win all around! So, toot away! It&#39;s good for you AND the profession!Liesa Healy-Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11199346578382937358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-36750923733546052482012-02-25T16:02:08.895-05:002012-02-25T16:02:08.895-05:00Great analysis of Megan&#39;s book, Marian. I hav...Great analysis of Megan&#39;s book, Marian. I have ideas churning around in my brain now - and I&#39;m sure you do, too! Thanks for another wonderfully interesting post.Celiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04096301290962083820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-8388519389199750622012-02-25T14:13:40.589-05:002012-02-25T14:13:40.589-05:00I actually ordered this book a week ago. According...I actually ordered this book a week ago. According to Amazon, I should get it the first of next week. Now I really can&#39;t wait.Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-82878829526547924652012-02-25T13:51:53.277-05:002012-02-25T13:51:53.277-05:00I like how you extracted what Megan does in order ...I like how you extracted what Megan does in order to produce what she does. I have some of those habits already. I&#39;ve been shy about sharing my stories, but I&#39;m going to be gung-ho now. I&#39;ve written two articles, but I need some discipline to blog, and I attended your talk about that so know it doesn&#39;t have to be a tome everyday. I will be presenting a story at ACGS in April, so thanks for the helpful motivation! I enjoy other people&#39;s stories, time to share. Also time to buy the book!Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160170042752898706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-59584830666066688472012-02-25T13:35:11.621-05:002012-02-25T13:35:11.621-05:00I do want to clarify that this is not a book writt...I do want to clarify that this is not a book written specfically for professional genealogists. This is a collection of project stories that is appropriate for a broad audience.Marian Pierre-Louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738104230962644360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-27178934174861110412012-02-25T13:34:39.744-05:002012-02-25T13:34:39.744-05:00Megan IS great! She is one of those people we want...Megan IS great! She is one of those people we want to be like, doing what she does, meeting the people she meets and making a living working in a genre we love. What I appreciate the most about Megan is her approachability. I&#39;ve not met her in person yet but when I do I imagine it will go something like this &quot;hey Megan, it&#39;s Jenna, how&#39;s it going?&quot; She&#39;s one of &quot;us&quot;. :)Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918569120586036647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-43783789390487517882012-02-25T13:23:14.468-05:002012-02-25T13:23:14.468-05:00Excellent post. Just about to remove from my Amazo...Excellent post. Just about to remove from my Amazon wish list &amp; order it. Hope the UK site has it in stock!Anglers Resthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11368170005503879489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-34112258305924502852012-02-25T12:51:53.808-05:002012-02-25T12:51:53.808-05:00Megan owes you a nickel - I just bought her book b...Megan owes you a nickel - I just bought her book because of your post!Marjoriehttp://storybookgenealogy.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-77737319934586917022012-02-25T12:25:40.764-05:002012-02-25T12:25:40.764-05:00Megan&#39;s work is AWEsome!Megan&#39;s work is AWEsome!carolynhttp://www.carolynbleonard.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-55862535102967587422012-02-25T11:53:09.744-05:002012-02-25T11:53:09.744-05:00I have always been attracted to Megan because she ...I have always been attracted to Megan because she IS a model of successful professional attitudes. I think she&#39;s a great role model!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com